China's political and economic trends in 2001

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Wong John 1939-
Corporate Authors: National University of Singapore. East Asian Institute
Group Author: Zheng Yongnian
Published: World Scientific Publishing,
Publisher Address: Singapore New Jersey
Publication Dates: c2001.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Series: East Asian Institute EAI Contemporary China series ; no. 32
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Carrier Form: v, 41 p.: ill. ; 21 cm.
ISBN: 9810247249
Index Number: D62
CLC: D62-1
F12-1
Call Number: D62-1/W872
Contents: Includes bibliographical references.
China's politics in 2000: preparing the ground for power transition / Zheng Yongnian -- China's economy: strong upturn in 2000, uncertain prospects for 2001 / John Wong.
"At the beginning of the new century, China's leadership is preparing the ground for a smooth transfer of power from the third generation to the fourth generation leaders. Politicking among different factions has intensified as top leaders who are slated to step down after the 16th National Party Congress in 2002 jockey to put their imprint on the new power configuration. How have President Jiang Zemin and Premier Zhu Rongji dealt with the leadership succession while at the same time keeping an eye on the economy? What kind of power-sharing will be brokered among the different factions? Are